Originally posted by Jeff Harrington:
During this topic at the executive meeting when we looked at the different proposals the Wichita bid presenters said they would not search and seize the participant’s bags and goodies. The Wichita bid was also a better cost but the powers that be elected to stay in Topeka for another 3 years. Also something that was very surprising was that Dist. 4 also voted to go back to Topeka. Guess they enjoy the extra drive time. If you want changes I suggest that you get involved at the district and state level so you can have a positive voice at the executive level. I will add that State this year was very smooth running. The state tournament committee did a fantastic job.
I would like to hear the reasoning to this, especially if the promise was made in Wichita to not search and seize, and the bid was cheaper. Not saying it was the wrong decision, but with the ongooing complaints about Topeka, maybe it is time they understand there is another option.
